The IBM Proventia Network
Intrusion Prevention System helps stop Internet threats before they impact
your business. This intrusion prevention appliance delivers protection to
all three layers of your network: core, perimeter, and remote segments. This
preemptive protection, or protection that works ahead of the threat, is a
proprietary combination of line-speed performance, security intelligence,
and a modular protection engine that enables security convergence. The IBM Proventia Network
Intrusion Prevention System delivers network protection that is designed to:

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM,
you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement.
A PartnerWorld® ID
and password are required (use IBM ID).

Cable requirements

Installation

Customer setup. IBM installation can be ordered at an additional charge.

Warranty service

If required, IBM provides
repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified
for the GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, and GX5208-V2. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem
over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem
determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will
depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If
applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
will be provided as part of the GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, and GX5208-V2 standard
warranty service.

Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The
specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide
locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area.
Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and
location-specific information. The GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, and GX5208-V2 are
covered by the following type(s) of service.

Hardware warranty period

One year

Hardware warranty service

Machine Exchange Service - IBM will initiate shipment of a replacement
GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2 to your location. You are responsible
for its installation and verification of its operation. You must pack the
failing GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2 into the shipping container that
contained the replacement GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2 and return the
failing GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2 to IBM. Transportation charges, both ways,
are paid by IBM.
You may be charged for the replacement GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2
if IBM does
not receive the failing GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2 within 30 days
of your receipt of the replacement GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, or GX5208-V2.

Program licensing

IBM International
Program License Agreement including the License Information (LI) document
and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required
for all authorized use.

Program limited warranty

IBM warrants
that when the program is used in the specified operating environment it will
conform to its specifications. The warranty period is at least one year after
the original licensee acquires the program.

Maintenance service

The GX5008-V2, GX5108-V2, and GX5208-V2 are eligible for support and maintenance
under the terms and conditions of the IBM Support and Maintenance Policy for IBM ISS
Products and Services (Z125-7818). The Policy Document can be found at
the following Web site

Trademarks

IBM, Proventia and PartnerWorld are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Terms of use

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and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered
under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in
effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement
at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information
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